On both occasions, historic sides were defeated - Comoros defeated Ghana 3-2 at AFCON 2021, while Mauritania held firm against Algeria to secure a hard-fought 1-0 success over the 2019 champions.
Nigeria will face South Africa in a 2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier on November 17, before taking on Uganda three days later in a friendly game. Mikel Obi asked to be left out of both matches due to fitness issues.
The Super Eagles of Nigeria on Wednesday, October 10, started training at the Godswill Akapabio stadium in Uyo ahead of their 2019 AFCON qualifying game against Libya on Saturday.
Arsenal manager, Unai Emery, praised Mesut Ozil's performance in their 3-0 win over BATE Borisov, but admitted he cannot guarantee him a regular start.
Bale was left out of the starting line-up for that game but the winger was introduced in the second half when the game was at 1-1 before he went on to score a brace to seal the title for Los Blancos.
"At the age of 32 it's time for me to retire from the National team and let the youth take over, who've done an amazing job securing a bronze medal at AFCON 2019.
Liverpool manger, Jurgen Klopp has sent an emotional Christmas message of thanks to Liverpool supporters for their great support over the course of a memorable 2018.
Nigerian football star and former Manchester City player Chidiebere Nwakali has been sacked by his club Kalmar FF for returning late from 2019 Christmas break.
The 22-year-old became joint-top goalscorer in the Premier League with ten goals in 2019/20 after he scored another during the Blues' win over Crystal Palace.
"Two more headed goals in wins over Everton and Leicester ensured the Spaniard had netted in three of his first four Premier League appearances as his aerial prowess became more apparent with each game.